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Lenges Family History

Lenges Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Menges, Lenger, Lengel, Engel, Lees, Linge, Mengel, Ledger, Leng

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Where is the Lenges family from?

You can see how Lenges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lenges families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lenges's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lenges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Lenges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenges census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Lenges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Lenges. For the veterans among your Lenges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Lenges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lenges in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenges ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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